VJ100 Ultra Trail Challenge 2024 (VJ100UTC)

Organized by VJ Philippines & Intrepid Spirit

Activity

  • Running, Trail Running

Race Category

  • 100 KM
  • 50 KM
  • 20 KM
  • 10 KM

Overview

Takes you on a twisted journey through the many better known as well as some long forgotten trails of the Camp John Hay forest reservation.  Even for those well-versed in these trails, we still have a few gnarly surprises in store!  Beautiful but beastly!  We challenge you to survive this pine-tree-clad paradise.  An endurance run for which no man or woman can fully prepare.  From the soft trails and rolling hills and through countless ascents and descents, you’ll learn the real definition of “challenge”.

 

Just one question remains.  Are you prepared to suffer?

At Intrepid Spirit we push boundaries.  In pursuit of the impossible, we provide opportunities to transform the “seemingly” impossible into reality.  We believe in limitless potential!

An intrepid spirit is bold, courageous, dedicated, innovative, fearless, generous, resolute and visionary.  So come develop your intrepid spirit.  Take a journey with us to the VJ100UTC, where beauty meets the beast.  An “extremely challenging” route set within the stunning trails of Camp John Hay, Baguio City in the Philippines.

VJ100UTC brings you the best that trail running has to offer.  We make no bones about it.  Trail runners will challenge their physical and mental limits whilst devouring some of the very best trail scenery the world has to offer.  Supporters can soak up the atmosphere in comfort at race headquarters (Ayala Open Field, Camp John Hay) or experience the live event virtually.

VJ100UTC’s goal is to challenge the norm, lead the way in trail running event standards and most importantly, greatly improve the overall experience of all participants from runners and supporters through to marshals and support crew.

 

But how, you ask?

  • More visible trail signage and markings.  Our right-time, right-place trail marking and signage strategy ensures just enough signs and markings to greatly reduce the risk of getting lost whilst allowing you to truly enjoy the trail scenery unhampered.
  • Night lighting and blinker placement at critical locations mean no more guessing or loosing time in the darkness.
  • High quality aid station nutrition to ensure you can “keep on keeping on” for longer.
  • Better marshal training for improved runner support.
  • Clean, cleared and widened trails for more efficient running.
  • Improved runner safety and security using innovative tracking technology.
  • Highly accurate, no-delay timing solution.
  • Professional photographers and videographers to ensure high-quality capture of your precious moments
  • Quality catering for runners and their supporters.
  • Comfortable race headquarters for runners and their supporters.
     

However, we’ll warn you in advance.  The road to VJ100UTC is not going to be easy!  No matter the distance you choose.

Yes … there’s going to be lots of hard training days, weeks and months ahead.

Yes … you’re going to question many times throughout the process …… why you are even doing this.

Yes … there’s going to be a lot of sweat, blood (hopefully not literally), and tears.

And yes … you’re going to hate the Race Director.  We won’t take it personally. 😊

 

As they say:

Nothing in life worth attaining comes easy.  And anything that comes easy, is not valued. If you fail, try again.  Learn from your mistakes and come back stronger and better prepared. These are the skills you can take and use in all aspects of your life going forward. Lifelong learnings, forged in the heat of despair.

 

The thought of not just dreaming, but actually completing something you first thought “impossible” should drive you forward.

 

So we suggest you adopt the following training mantra.

Do today what others aren’t willing … so you can do tomorrow … what others cannot.

Struggle, suffering and eventual attainment of that which you thought impossible is the ultimate reward.

 

Train hard, and see you there!

Updates

Stay informed with the latest updates and announcements to ensure you never miss a moment of the event!

Race Details

  • Environment
  • Park
  • Nature
  • Environment
  • Park
  • Nature
  • Environment
  • Nature
  • Park

Schedule

Dec

15

3:30

PM

  • All Categories

Dec

14

5:00

AM

6:30

AM

7:00

AM

3:00

PM

Dec

14

9:00

PM

11:00

PM

Dec

15

03:00

PM

Dec

15

4:00

AM

5:30

AM

6:00

AM

11:24

AM

Dec

15

10:00

AM

11:30

AM

12:00

PM

2:49

PM

Cut-off times

Dec

15

1:00

AM

  • Cut-off: Hours

3:00

PM

  • Cut-off: Hours

Dec

15

8:30

AM

  • Cut-off: Hours

3:00

PM

  • Cut-off: Hours

Dec

15

11:24

AM

Dec

15

2:49

PM

Information

What is No Frills Entry Fee?

It means you pay only for the costs required to run an event in a safe, well-organized fashion—no frills included! Your entry fee will cover registration, timing chip, aid station food / drinks and race bib.  However it does not include giveaways such as finisher medal, event shirt or post race meal, etc.

Entry Requirements

Runners who will not be at least 18 years of age on race day must submit a signed Parental/Guardian Consent Form for Child’s Participation in (form available during the registration process).
Runners who will not be at least 12 years of age on race day must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at all times during the event.  The Parent/Guardian must also register for the same distance category as the under 12 year old runner.
Due to the largely easily accessible area of the route within Camp John Hay, there are no strict mandatory event entry requirements.  However, we “strongly” recommend the following minimum race experience:

The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 18 years of age on race day.
We recommend that runners have officially finished at least one 40 km or longer trail race before entering this race category.

The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 18 years of age on race day.
We recommend that runners have officially finished at least one 21 km or longer trail race before entering this race category.

The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 18 years of age on race day.
We recommend that runners have officially finished at least one 10 km or longer trail race before entering this race category

The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 10 years of age on race day.
We recommend that runners have officially finished at least one 10 km or longer road race or a 5 km or longer trail race before entering this race category.

Mandatory Gear

ALL MANDATORY GEAR must be CARRIED AT ALL TIMES.  This is for the safety of all runners.  Compliance checks will be conducted as follows:

  • Pre-event start line gear check.
  • Random unannounced checks at various locations during the event.  Runners will be delayed for a set amount of time when these checks are conducted.  Finish times will be adjusted based on these delays.  This is to be fair for all runners.
  • Finish line gear check.

Penalties may include time-based addition to a runner’s finish time OR disqualification, at the discretion of the Race Director.

  1. 500ml HYDRATION RECEPTICLE (minimum)
  2. RAIN JACKET
  3. WHISTLE
  4. HEAD LAMP (with enough batteries to last a minimum of AT LEAST 12 hours) (not required for 10 km and 20 km race categories)
  5. FULLY CHARGED SMART PHONE
  6. FIRST AID KIT (must contain the following items at a BARE minimum)

NOTE: Small first aid kits (112 grams) containing the full list of required items below, are also available for sale directly from Intrepid Spirit onsite at the VJ100 event should you not wish to acquire the required components.  Cost is Php315 / first aid kit.

  1. Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad (4 pieces)
  2. Alcohol Prep Pad (4 pieces)
  3. Small Medical Scissors
  4. Gauze Pads (Sterile) (3” x 3” x 8 ply – 2 pieces)
  5. Medical Waterproof PU Film Adhesive Tape (10 cm x 10 cm – 2 pieces)
  6. Waterproof Medical Sterile Wound Dressing (10 cm x 10 cm – 2 pieces)
  7. Disposable Nitrile Gloves (1 pair)
  8. Emergency/Survival Blanket
  9. Emergency Pain Medication (Ibuprofen or other preferred pain relievers)

Missing Mandatory Gear Penalties

Recommended Gear

These items can be left in a gear drop bag (labeled with the runner’s bib number) at the start/finish/loop point).

  1. HIKING / TREKKING POLES
  2. EXTRA CLOTHES / SOCKS
  3. WARMER RUNNING APPAREL (for wet weather or nighttime conditions – single digit (Celsius) temperatures are possible in December in Baguio)
  4. COLLAPSIBLE CUP (good for hot soup, hot drinks, etc.)
  5. 3-IN-1 CAMPING SPORK (good for eating noodles or any other type of food requiring utensils).

NOTE: There will be no disposable paper/plastic cups or knives, forks, or spoons provided at the aid stations.

Dec

14

  • 60

    Days

  • 16

    Hours

  • 11

    Minutes

  • 39

    Seconds

Dec

14

  • 60

    Days

  • 23

    Hours

  • 11

    Minutes

  • 39

    Seconds

Dec

14

  • 61

    Days

  • 15

    Hours

  • 11

    Minutes

  • 39

    Seconds

Dec

15

  • 61

    Days

  • 22

    Hours

  • 11

    Minutes

  • 39

    Seconds

Dec

15

  • 62

    Days

  • 4

    Hours

  • 11

    Minutes

  • 39

    Seconds

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Location

  • Start Line
  • Camp John Hay
  • Finish Line
  • Camp John Hay

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